The Hawthorns is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 7AP is located in the Pentwyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hawthorns, Cardiff, CF23 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 7AG, CF23 7AQ, CF23 6SZ, CF23 7AR, CF23 7AF, CF23 7AS, CF23 7AN, CF23 7AT, CF23 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF23 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 47.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 43.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 52.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 22% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 26.7% | -6.6% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.7% | 72.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 77.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 78.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hawthorns was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pentwyn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-06 | £159,534 |
| 15 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-02-28 | £190,408 |
| 12 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-10-18 | £204,785 |
| 28 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-01 | £172,553 |
| 17 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-07 | £208,943 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF23 7AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's C.I.W. Primary School Bryn Celyn Road , Pentwyn CF23 7ED | - not rated | 434 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Phillip Evans R.C. Primary School 134-340 Coed-Y-Gores , Llanedeyrn CF23 9NX | - not rated | 663 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Bernadette's R.C. Primary School Bryn Heulog , Off Pentwyn Drive CF23 7JB | - not rated | 739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 829 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES | - not rated | 923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvester | Harvester Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush | Hollybush Inn Glyn Coed Road, Pentwyn | 410 yd | |
| Cardiff Golf Club | Cardiff Golf Club Sherborne Avenue, Cyncoed | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 332 yd | |
| Good Fortune | Good Fortune Takeaway Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn | 375 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn | 572 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 855 yd | |
| Fintans Fish & Chips | Unit 5, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 878 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Dartington Drive, Pontprennau | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.